A quantitative set piece analysis focusing on Penetration of AC Milan v Celtic. Formed part of my Football Principles of Practice unit in my first year of study for a BA (Hons) Football Studies degree.

1. Penetration Quantitative Set Piece Analysis AC Milan Vs. Celtic ‘Between 40% - 50% of goals come from set plays’ (Charles Hughes ,1980) Steven Dillon 1

2. Analysis Subject: AC Milan Principle: Penetration - Set Pieces Sub Categories: Free Kicks, Throw Ins, Corner Kicks, Goal Kicks, Kick Offs, Penalties 2

3. The Match Game: AC Milan v Celtic Venue: San Siro, Milan, Italy Date: 4th December 2007 – 7.45pm Kick Off Competition: UEFA Champions League Group Stage, Match day 6 Attendance: 38,409. Referee: Thomas Henning (Norway) (www.uefa.com) 3

4. The Teams AC Milan (1.4.2.3.1) Kalac, Cafu, Bonera, Simic (Kaladze 29), Favalli, Gattuso, Pirlo (Brocchi 74), Ambrosini, Kaka, Seedorf (Gourcuff 69), Inzaghi.Subs Not Used:Fiori, Gilardino, Oddo, Aubameyang. Celtic (1.4.5.1) Boruc, Caldwell, Pressley, McManus, O'Dea, Jarosik (Zurawski 78), Donati (Sno 71), S. Brown, Hartley, McGeady, McDonald (Vennegoor of Hesselink 65).Subs Not Used: M. Brown, Balde, Killen, Caddis. (www.uefa.com) 4

5. 1st Half 2nd Half Free Kicks 5

6. 1st Half Free Kicks Direction of Play ----------------------- 6

7. 2nd Half Free Kicks <-----------------------Direction of Play 7

8. 1st Half Free Kick Analysis Free kick 80% Success 20% Failure Distance 100% Short 0% Long Target 80% Feet 20% Blocked Choice 100% Pass 0% Other Direction 60% Forwards 20% Backwards 20% Sideways Speed 80% Quick 20% Normal BreakdownPirlo (Pictured) – 2Seedorf – 2Bonera – 11-15 Minute – 116-30 Minute – 131-45 Minute– 3 8

9. 2nd Half Free Kick Analysis Free kick 50% Success 50% Failure Distance 50% Short 50% Long Target 80% Feet 20% Blocked Choice 50% Pass 25% Long Ball 12.5% Shot 12.5% Cross Direction 62.5% Forwards 0% Backwards 37.5% Sideways Speed 25% Quick 75% Normal BreakdownPirlo – 2Seedorf (Pictured)– 1Cafu – 1 Kaladze – 3Favalli – 1 46 – 60 Minute – 361 - 75 Minute – 176 – 90 Minute– 4 9

10. Free Kick Example 10

11. 1st Half 2nd Half Throw Ins 11

12. 1st Half Throw Ins Direction of Play ----------------------- 12

13. 2nd Half Throw Ins <-----------------------Direction of Play 13

14. Throw In Example 14

15. 1st Half Throw In Analysis Outcome 100% Success 0% Failure Distance 88% Short 12 % Long Target 100% Feet 0% Other Direction 25% Forward 13% Sideways 62% Backwards Position 13% Defending 3rd69% Midfield 3rd18% Attacking 3rd BreakdownCafu (Pictured) - 4Ambrosini - 3 Bonera - 6Pirlo - 1Favalli - 1 Seedorf – 10-15 Minute – 916-30 Minute– 231 – 45 Minute – 5 15

16. 2nd Half Throw In Analysis Outcome 75% Success 25% Failure Distance Short Throws 90% Success Long Throws 100% Unsuccessful Target Feet 100% Successful Through Ball 100% Successful Direction Back 100% Successful Forward 66% Successful Side 50% Successful Position Defending 3rd100% Unsuccessful Midfield 3rd60% Successful Attacking 3rd100% Successful BreakdownCafu - 6Favalli (Pictured)- 2 Seedorf – 1Kaka – 446 - 60 Minute – 761-75- Minute– 376 – 90 Minute – 5 16

17. 1st Half 2nd Half Corners 17

18. 1st Half Corners Direction of Play ----------------------- 18

19. 2nd Half Corners <-----------------------Direction of Play 19

20. Corner Analysis Corner 66.6% Success 33.3% Failure Distance 66.6% Short 33.3% Long Target 100% Feet 0% Other Direction 0% Forwards 100% Backwards 0% Sideways Speed 0% Quick 100% Normal Type 50% Individual 50% Combination BreakdownPirlo –1Seedorf - 1Kaka (Pictured)- 10 – 15 Minute – 016 – 30 Minute – 1 31 – 45 Minute – 1 46 – 60 Minute – 061 - 75 Minute – 076 – 90 Minute– 1 20

21. Corner Example 21

22. 1st Half 2nd Half Goal Kicks 22

23. 1st Half Goal Kicks Direction of Play ----------------------- 23

24. 2nd Half Goal Kicks <-----------------------Direction of Play 24

25. Goal Kick Analysis Goal Kicks 80% Success 20% Failure Distance 60 %Short 40% Long Target 60% Feet 20% Flick On 20% Intercepted Type 60% Pass 40% Long Ball BreakdownKalac - 50 – 15 Minute – 016 – 30 Minute – 1 31 – 45 Minute – 046 – 60 Minute – 061 - 75 Minute – 176 – 90 Minute– 3 25

26. Goal Kick Example 26

28. Player Choice – Pirlo & Seedorf

29. Direction of Set Plays - Backwards

30. Feet – Superiority?

31. Celtic Defenders – Height

32. Areas of Play27

33. Any Questions? 28 ?

34. Bibliography HUGHES, C. 1996. Soccer Skills Tactics and Teamwork: The Winning Formula. London: HarperCollins HUGHES, C. 1980. The Football Association Coaching Book of Soccer Tactics and Skills. London: British Broadcasting Corporation BANGSBO, J., B.PEITERSEN,2000. Soccer Systems & Strategies. Illinois: Human Kenetics AIKMAN, R. 2007. Inzaghi joy as Milan and Celtic Progress [Online] Available: http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/history/season=2008/round=15105/match=301253/report=lu.html [5 December 2008] www.celticfc.net [24 November 2008] AC Milan vs. Celtic, 2007. Television, ESPN Sports. 4 December 2007. 19.45Hrs GMT 29

35. Appendix – Free Kicks Outcome Success - shot on target resulting in immediate danger for the opposition. Failure - Shot off target resulting in opposition gaining possession. Choice Pass - Exchange of possession with team mate. Cross - Ball played from wide position into danger zone. Shot - An attempt on goal. L. Ball - Ball played forward more than 15 yards. Target Feet - Pass with intention of player receiving ball with feet. Head - Pass with intention of player receiving ball with head. Chest - Pass with intention of player chesting ball down. Intercepted - Ball intercepted by opposition before attacker. Blocked - Opposition gets in way of desired target. Direction Forward - Ball is played forward. Backwards - Ball is played backwards. Sideways - Ball is played to the side. Speed Quick - Ball is played within 5 seconds of foul. Normal - Ball is played at a regular speed after whistle is blown. Type Individual - Ball is played by one individual player. Combination - 2 or more players are used. Position Att 3rd - In final 35 yards of opposition half. Mid 3rd - In central 35 yards of field. Def 3rd - In first 35 yards of own half. Distance Short - Less than 15 yards. Long - More than 15 yards. *San Siro is 105 yards long 30

36. Appendix – Throw Ins Outcome Success - Reception of possession by a team mate. Failure - Opposition gain possession of the ball. Distance Short - Less than 15 yards. Long - More than 15 yards. Target Feet - Throw with intention of player receiving ball with feet. Head - Throw with intention of player receiving ball with head. Chest - Throw with intention of player chesting ball down. Intercepted - Ball is seized on route to team mate. Direction Forward - Ball is thrown in direction of opposition goal. Backwards - Ball is thrown in direction of own goal. Sideways - Ball thrown parallel to touchline. Type Individual - Ball is played by one individual player. Combination - 2 or more players are used. Position ATT 3rd - Within 35 yards of opponents goal Mid 3rd - In central 35 yard area of feild. Def 3rd - Within 35 yards of own goal. *San Siro is 105 yards long 31

37. Appendix – Corners Outcome Success - Reception of possession by a team mate. Failure - Immediate danger is removed by opponents. Distance Short - Not crossed in to the penalty area. Long - Crossed into the penalty area. Target Feet - Ball played with intention of player receiving ball with feet. Head - Ball played with intention of player receiving ball with head. Intercepted - Ball is seized on route to team mate. Direction Forward - Ball is played in direction of opposition goal. Backwards - Ball is thrown in direction of own goal. Inswing- When the ball curls in toward the goal. Outswing- When the ball curls away from the goal. Type Individual - Ball is played first time involving one player. Combination - 2 or more players are involved. *San Siro is 105 yards long 32

38. Appendix – Goal Kicks Outcome Success - Reception of possession by a team mate. Failure - Opponent stops continuation of attacking move/or/loss of possession. Distance Short - Ball passed to a player within 10 yards of edge of own penalty area. Long - Played anywhere beyond 10 yards of own penalty area. Target Feet - Ball played with intention of player receiving ball with feet. Head - Ball played with intention of player receiving ball with head. Flick - Progression of attacking move by using head. Intercepted - Ball is seized on route to team mate. Type Pass - Ball played to team mates feet. Long Ball - Ball is played in the air and long. *San Siro is 105 yards long 33